CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Car ib b e an Se con d ar y Ed ucat ion Ce r t if icat e

CSEC®

TECHNICAL DRAWING
SYLLABUS
Effective for examinations from May-June 2017

CXC 13/G/SYLL 15
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 This document CXC 13/G/SYLL/ 15 replaces CXC 13/G/SYLL 10 issued in 2010.

Please note that the syllabus has been revised and amendments are indicated by italics.

First issued 2000

Revised 2010
Revised 2015

Please check the website, www.cxc.org for updates on CXC’s syllabuses.

 Contents
ContentsIntroduc
RATIONALE ............................................................................................................................ 1
tion
AIMS ...................................................................................................................................... 2

ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS ....................................................................................... 2

RECOMMENDED TEACHING APPROACH............................................................................... 2

CAREER CHOICES ................................................................................................................... 3

SUGGESTED TIME-TABLE ALLOCATION................................................................................. 4

PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS....................................................................................... 4

CERTIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF PROFILE ...................................................................... 4

FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATION ........................................................................................... 5

WEIGHTING OF PAPERS AND PROFILES ................................................................................ 7

COMPOSITION OF PAPERS BY SECTIONS .............................................................................. 8

REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS ......................................................................... 8

REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES ........................................................................... 8

REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES ................................................................................ 9

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL FOR TECHNICAL DRAWING

SYLLABUS .............................................................................................................................. 9

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING METHOD ............................................................................... 10

SECTION 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL DRAWING

1A – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT .......................... 11

SECTION 1B – EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS

AND SCALES) ............................................................................................................ 15

SECTION 2A – GEOMETRICAL CONSTRUCTION: PLANE GEOMETRY ..................................... 22

SECTION 2B – GEOMETRICAL CONSTRUCTION: SOLID GEOMETRY ...................................... 28

SECTION 3A – BUILDING DRAWING ...................................................................................... 34

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SECTION 3B – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING......................................................... 42

SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES......................................................... 52

GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT ............................................................ 53

SBA ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................. 55

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR THE SBA ................................................................................... 55

RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................... 67

APPENDIX 1 ........................................................................................................................... 68

APPENDIX 2 – GLOSSARY OF TERMS ..................................................................................... 73

APPENDIX 3 – PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES....................................................... 77

APPENDIX 4 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT OF THE

SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT USING THE PRINCIPLES OF COMPETENCY BASED
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT ............................................................. 79
 Technical Drawing Syllabus

 RATIONALE
Technical Drawing is a visual means of communicating clearly and concisely all the information
(drawings, dimensions, notes, specifications) necessary to transfer an idea or concept into reality. It
is based on the principles of projection in two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations.
Technical Drawing has its most common application in the field of manufacturing, engineering,
architecture and construction where it is used to document and support the design process. This is
accomplished by communicating ideas about the shape, form, dimensions, materials, manufacturing
methods and finishes of articles to be produced. Technical Drawing plays an indispensable role in
determining the quality and competitiveness of finished products in the design process. It is,
therefore, an important prerequisite and an essential companion for the CSEC Industrial
Technology programmes which provide the foundational competencies in manufacturing and
industrialisation in the Caribbean.

The syllabus focuses on the development of competencies in geometric construction, descriptive

geometry, engineering designs and graphics, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and construction
drafting. These are geared toward the development of students’ spatial visualisation, technical
communication, interdisciplinary and employability skills. These skills are useful for careers in
drafting, architecture, surveying, civil engineering, interior designing, design engineering and in the
general construction and manufacturing industries. In addition, the programme of studies in the
syllabus caters for those students who will seek entry level employment in related fields.

The formulation of the syllabus took into consideration the development of selected attributes of the
Ideal Caribbean Person as documented in the 2000 Caribbean Education Strategy. This person is one
who is emotionally secure with a high level of self-confidence and self-esteem; is aware of the
importance of living in harmony with the environment; demonstrates multiple literacies,
independence and critical thinking; values and displays the creative imagination in its various
manifestations and nurtures its development in the economic and entrepreneurial spheres in all other
areas of life.

The Technical Drawing syllabus integrates the principles of Competency Based Education, Training
and Assessment (CBETA) in the School-Based Assessment component. This strategy is consistent with
the seamless articulation among CXC’s qualifications to facilitate an appropriate balance between
the academic and technical subjects and to improve work-based performance standards. These
competencies align with the UNESCO Pillars of Learning – learning to know, learning to do, learning
to live together, learning to be and learning to transform one’s self and society.

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 AIMS
The syllabus aims to:

1. enable students to acquire an understanding of the relationship of design and drawing in

manufacturing and industrialisation;

2. provide students with the competencies required for understanding, interpreting and
producing technical drawings aligned with established standards, conventions and
technology;

3. develop students’ critical thinking, quality standards and teamwork skills in the production
of drawings using traditional methods or design software packages;

4. develop students’ appreciation of creativity, imagination and aesthetics in designs and

drawings;

5. provide students with foundation competencies in entrepreneurial skills for employment

creation and economic development.

 ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

The syllabus is divided into four (4) Sections:

SECTION 1 - Fundamentals of Technical Drawing

SECTION 2 - Geometrical Construction

(a) Plane Geometry

(b) Solid Geometry

SECTION 3 - Building Drawing

SECTION 4 - Mechanical Engineering Drawing

Candidates are expected to undertake SECTION 1: Fundamentals of Technical Drawing, SECTION 2:

Geometrical Construction and EITHER SECTION 3: Building Drawing OR SECTION 4: Mechanical
Engineering Drawing.

 RECOMMENDED TEACHING APPROACH

In developing the plan to deliver and assess the syllabus, the teacher is asked to carefully note the
areas of the syllabus that overlap with the units in the Regional Occupational Standards. These units
are tied to the SBA component and should be delivered and assessed concurrently.

The teacher is encouraged to combine institutional and industry training (dual) to facilitate students
learning. Students are to be exposed to a wide range of activities that will allow them to have
authentic learning experiences. This may be facilitated through real life projects, field studies,
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 industry attachment, partnerships with National Training Agencies and the use of simulators and/or
other virtual activities.

NOTES TO TEACHERS/FACILITATORS – COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (CAD)

1. Students should be encouraged to undertake a basic computer literacy course.

2. The Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) application mentioned in this section should be covered
by teachers/facilitators and students to achieve the objectives of this syllabus. Those that
are mentioned are not exhaustive in covering all the required operations and functions
available within a CAD programme.

The sequence mentioned is just a suggestion to teachers/facilitators. Teachers are, however,

encouraged to develop their own sequential order.

3. SUGGESTED OPERATIONS

(a) Launch CAD programme.

(b) Set unit and limits.

(c) Set layers.

(d) Locate and use tool bars, i.e. dimensions, draw, layers, modify, text, zoom, viewport,
standard, properties.

(e) Status bar, such as snap, polar, ortho, grid, OSNAP, otracking, lineweight, model and
paper space.

(f) Use of command lines, keyboards.

(g) Dimensioning.

(h) Viewports, scales and scale factors.

(i) Save file.

(j) Print/plot.

 CAREER CHOICES
This syllabus is designed for candidates enrolled in a full-time programme and who intend to pursue
further post-secondary or tertiary studies or gain entry level employment.

ALLIED SUBJECTS
Candidates should be encouraged to include the following subjects in their programme of study:
One of the Industrial Technology subjects (Building Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology;
Electrical and Electronic Technology), English A, Mathematics, Physics.

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 Career paths that may be pursued by candidates, include some of the professions listed below:

Architects
Engineers (Robotics, Fabrication and Civil)
Spatial and Structural Designers
Educators
Drafters
CAD Technicians

 SUGGESTED TIME-TABLE ALLOCATION

The suggested time allocation is six forty-minute periods (6x40) per week, distributed as 2 x 3 periods
or 3 x 2 periods. SINGLE PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

 PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS

The syllabus has no pre-requisites but is designed to be covered in the final two years of a five-year
secondary school programme.

 CERTIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF PROFILE

The Technical Drawing course is an integral component of the Technical and Vocational Education
and Training (TVET) programme offered by the Council. It will be examined for certification at
General Proficiency. Candidates will be awarded and overall grade reported on a six-point
competency scale. Candidates have the option of using either the Traditional Drawing Method
(drawing board and tee square) or Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) method/applications.

In addition to the overall grade, candidate performance will be reported under the following profile
headings:

(i) Knowledge;

(ii) Application;

(iii) Practical Ability.

(i) Knowledge

The ability to:

recall and comprehend terms, principles, methods, theories and structures;

interpret and extrapolate;

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 (ii) Application

The ability to:

use concepts, principles, methods and theories to solve problems in a given situation;
analyse, synthesise and evaluate;

(iii) Practical Ability

The ability to:

demonstrate manipulative skills involving the use of Computer Aided Drafting methods,
drawing instruments, equipment and materials in problem solving situations.

The School-Based Assessment component for this syllabus is aligned to selected units within the
regional qualification of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ). Through this integration
every student with acceptable grades in the examinations will exit with recognition of competencies
for the drawing unit from the Level 1 Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in:

(i) General Construction (CCBCG10102), Draw and interpret simple drawings (BCGCOR0031A);

(ii) Furniture Making (CCLMF10103, Read and interpret work documents (LMFCOR0071A);

(iii) Electrical Installation (CCMEM11002, Draw and interpret sketches and simple drawings
(MEMCOR0091A) or;

(iv) Metal Work Engineering (CCMEM10302), Draw and interpret sketches and simple drawings
(MEMCOR0091A).

The decisions to award competencies will be based on the quality and relevance of the evidences
presented to the occupational area.

 FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATION

ASSESSMENT COMPONENT

In designing an assessment framework that would take into account the broad range of
competencies that Technical Drawing encompasses, it was important to ensure that:

(i) The assessment components allow for the demonstration of both theoretical knowledge
(“knowing why”) and practical skills (“knowing how to”).

(ii) The scope of the syllabus allows for the examination of each of the objectives.

(iii) The over-testing of objectives is avoided.

(iv) There is a seamless integration of the CVQ programme into the CSEC programme.

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EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Paper 01 This paper will consist of sixty (60) multiple choice items, focusing on
(1 ¼ hours) Section 1 (Fundamentals of Technical Drawing) and Section 2 (Geometrical
Construction – Plane & Solid Geometry) in the ratio 1:5.

On this paper, Knowledge, Application and Practical Ability will be tested in

the ratio of 5:4:1. Each item will be worth one mark.

This paper will represent 60 marks (20 %) of the total score.

Paper 02 This paper will consist of two compulsory structured questions broken
(2 hours) down as follows:

Questions 1 & 2 will be on Mechanical Engineering Drawing/ Building

Drawing
Question 1 will be worth 90 marks of which 18 will be for Knowledge, 36 for
Application and 36 for Practical Ability.

Question 2 will be worth 30 marks of which 6 will be for Knowledge, 11 for

Application, and 13 for Practical ability.

This paper will contribute 120 marks (40%) to the total score.

The CSEC External Assessment will contribute 140 marks (60%) to the total score.

Paper 03 The SBA assessment will contain:

- One piece from Section 1 (Specific Objectives 1.1-1.10 and 2.1; 2.2).
This is a written question.

- Two pieces from Section 2 (Plane Geometry and Solid Geometry).

- The projects from Section 3 and Section 4.

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 WEIGHTING OF PAPERS AND PROFILES
The table below shows the marks assigned to each component of the assessment, and to each profile
and the percentage contribution of each paper to the total score.

Table 1 – Percentage of Weighting of Papers and Profiles

PAPERS KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION PRACTICAL TOTAL Weighting

ABILITY RAW
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Paper 01 30 24 6 60 20%
Multiple Choice questions

Paper 02 24 47 49 120 40%

Structured Questions

Question 1 18 36 36 90
Questions 2 6 11 13 30

SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT 15 34 71 120 40%
Paper 03
SBA (including portfolio
evidences for
CVQ Certification)
69 105 126 300 100%

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 COMPOSITION OF PAPERS BY SECTIONS
The table able below shows the composition of the papers by sections.

Table 11 – Composition of Papers by Sections

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4

ASSESSMENT Fundamentals Geometrical Building Mechanical
of Drawing Construction Drawing Engineering
Drawing
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT  
Paper 01
Multiple Choice questions
Paper 02    
Structured Questions
SCHOOL- BASED    
ASSESSMENT
Paper 03
SBA (including portfolio
evidences for
CVQ Certification)

 REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

Candidates entering for the examination through private institutions recognised by the Council will
be required to complete all components of the examination. The School-Based Assessment of such
candidates must be monitored by the tutors in the institution through which they register.

 REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES

Candidates who do not attend school full-time may undertake the course as a private candidate. A
private candidate is one not entered through a school or other approved educational institution.

Such a candidate must observe the following guidelines:

(i) complete all the components of the examination;

(ii) identify a teacher/tutor from a registered institution (school/technical institute/community

college) who will assess and approve the candidate’s submission for the School-Based
Assessment component of the syllabus;

(iii) name, school, and territory of the identified teacher/tutor should be submitted to the
Council on registration for the subject.

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 REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES
A “Resit Candidate” is any candidate that has not mastered some or all the required competencies in
the programme or a candidate who wishes to improve on his/her competency level.

Resit candidates will be required to complete (redo) ONLY those sections in which the desired
competency levels have not been attained. Candidates have only 12 months (determined from the
date of the last sitting) to register for resit of the required sections.

Resit candidates who obtained 50 per cent or more of the SBA total may choose not to repeat their
SBA provided that they rewrite the examination not later than the subsequent year.

Candidates who obtained less than 50 per cent of the total SBA marks must be re-assessed during
Terms 1 and 2 (or within the first 6 months) of the year of the examination

 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL FOR

TECHNICAL DRAWING SYLLABUS
TRADITIONAL DRAWING METHOD (For a Class of 20)

Any suitable classroom can be converted into a Drawing Room with the addition of Drawing Boards.

EQUIPMENT QUANTITY

1. Drawing boards 20
OR
Dual drawing desks 10
OR
Drawing tables 20
2. Half imperial tee-squares 20
3. Pair of set squares 20
4. Protractors, scales and French curves 20
5. Templates 20
6. Set of drawing instruments 20

In addition, students will be required to have the following:

(a) a hand towel or cheese cloth;

(b) a good eraser;
(c) pencil – grades HB, F, H 2H.

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 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING METHOD (For a Class of 10)
It is the responsibility of schools that select the Computer-Aided Drafting option to ensure that the
required hardware and software are in place to achieve the objectives of the syllabus.

Recommended Hardware

1. PC fitted with an Intel 80486 or Pentium CPU with the following features: 10

A 17 inch monitor

Mouse and

Keyboard

2. Laser Printer/Plotter
1
3. UPS/other power protection devices 1

Recommended Software

Computer-Aided Drafting software package offering the advanced features required to complete the
syllabus objectives.

NB: The School Edition of the software package selected should be purchased to facilitate its
(legal) use on multiple computers.

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 SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL DRAWING
1A: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of this Section, students should:

1. demonstrate a working knowledge of safety and maintenance standards governing

workshop/laboratory and the use of drawing equipment and materials;

2. develop an awareness of safety and occupational health hazards and their preventative
procedures and practices.

SPECFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. discuss safety, health and welfare standards for the technical drawing workshop/laboratory;

2. develop safety, health and welfare requirements governing workshop/laboratory;

3. classify safety resources for specific operations;

4. classify the different types of fires and fire-fighting equipment;

5. use a fire extinguisher;

6. differentiate among accident, injury and emergency;

7. apply basic First Aid principles and practices;

8. explain how to get professional help when an accident occurs;

9. identify hazards and hazardous substances;

10. perform mock drills for emergencies.

CONTENT

1. Safety, health and welfare standards

(a) Standards for:

(i) workshop/laboratory;

(ii) equipment;

(iii) materials.
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1A: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (cont’d)

(b) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

(c) Guidelines for:

(i) working safely;

(ii) enhancing wellness;

(iii) preventing injury and accident.

2. Safety, health and welfare requirements

(a) Inventory of materials, tools and equipment.

(b) Workshop/laboratory and equipment maintenance plans.

(c) Workshop/laboratory layout and shop organisation diagrams.

(d) List of danger points.

(e) Safety signs and symbols.

(f) Safety lanes.

(g) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

(h) Equipment guards.

3. Safety resources

(a) PPE:

(i) for different tasks;

(ii) preparing labelled diagrams of safety gear and accessories.

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1A: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (cont’d)

4. Fires and fire-fighting equipment

(a) Types of fires:

(i) Class A;

(ii) Class B;

(iii) Class C;

(iv) Class D.

(b) Fire-fighting equipment:

(i) fire extinguishers (Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D);

(ii) colour codes for fire extinguishers;

(iii) fire hydrants;

(iv) fire hoses.

5. Using a fire extinguisher

(a) Safety guidelines and procedures for the various ranges of fires.

(b) Preparing and maintaining report of usage.

(c) Storage and maintenance of fire extinguishers.

6. Accident, injury and emergency

(a) Differences.

(b) Examples (falls, electric shock, minor damages to the eyes, broken bones, cuts).

7. First Aid

(a) First Aid kit station.

(b) Responsibilities of a First Aider.

(c) Treating:

(i) burns;

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1A: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (cont’d)

(ii) electric burns;

(iii) cuts and abrasions;

(iv) heavy bleeding;

(v) practising mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and recovery position.

8. Getting professional help

(a) Procedures for reporting an accident.

(b) Emergency contacts:

(i) police;

(ii) fire services;

(iii) hospital and ambulance service;

(iv) Red Cross;

(v) the defence force.

(c) Preparing an accident report.

9. Hazards and hazardous substances

(a) Definitions:

(i) hazard;

(ii) hazardous substance.

(b) Materials Safety Data Sheet.

(c) Storing materials and supplies safely.

10. Mock Drills

(a) Emergency procedures for a fire, an earthquake and a volcano.

(b) Preparing mock drill reports.

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SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL DRAWING
1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Section students should:

Understand the importance of Technical Drawing and its success in the appropriate choice and
application of equipment, materials and processes in the production of drawings compliant with
international standards.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. discuss the importance of Technical Drawing to industry;

2. discuss standards relating to technical drawings;

3. outline the functions of equipment and materials used in technical drawing;

4. demonstrate the use of tools and equipment;

5. classify the various types of lines used in Technical Drawing;

6. construct the various types of lines;

7. apply basic lettering and dimensioning techniques;

8. read and convert measures using various scales;

9. apply the principles of freehand sketches;

10. apply the principles of CAD;

11. explain the steps in the design process;

12. outline the principles and elements of design;

13. discuss drawing skills in the design process;

14. design building and engineering components given design specifications.

CONTENT

1. Importance of Technical Drawing as a universal language

(a) To the manufacturing industries.

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

(b) To engineering.

(c) To architecture.

(d) To designers.

2. International standards

(a) AISI, ISO, BS standards.

(b) Building codes and standards.

(c) Engineering codes.

3. Functions of drawing equipment and materials

(a) Equipment and tools:

(i) drawing boards;

(ii) T-squares;

(iii) drafting machines;

(iv) computers, plotters and printers;

(v) cameras;

(vi) scanners;

(vii) multimedia devices.

(b) Drawing instruments:

(i) compasses;

(ii) triangles;

(iii) protractors

(iv) dividers

(v) French curves;

(vi) templates;

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

(vii) lettering guides;

(viii) rulers;

(ix) scales.

(c) Drawing materials:

(i) drafting paper;

(ii) tracing paper;

(iii) erasers;

(iv) dusting cloth; and

(v) ink.

4. Using tools and equipment

Techniques and guidelines for different tasks:

(a) aligning paper to drawing desk;

(b) constructing title block;

(c) lettering (styles, upper and lower case);

(d) lines and line quality;

(e) dimensioning principles; and

(f) producing simple sketches (manual and basic computer operations).

5. Types of lines

(a) The alphabet of lines.

(b) Line styles and conventions.

(c) Function/s of each line.

(d) Pencil selection and line quality.

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

(e) Drawing toolbars.

6. Line construction

Guidelines and techniques for:

(a) constructing the alphabet of lines using free-hand, instruments (T-squares and
triangles) and computer software;

(b) line weight/thickness.

7. Lettering and dimensioning

(a) Principles, guidelines and techniques for lettering:

(i) styles;

(ii) guidelines;

(iii) uniformity and spacing;

(iv) size;

(v) pencil size and techniques;

(vi) calligraphy;

(vii) fonts/texts; and

(viii) annotation.

(b) Principles, guidelines and techniques for dimensioning:

(i) unidirectional and aligned style of dimensions;

(ii) dimension lines, extension lines, leaders, arrow heads;

(iii) circles, arcs, radius, diameter;

(iv) tolerances, limits and fits;

(v) numbers (standard, metric and decimal); and

(vi) dimension toolbar (CAD).

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

8. Scales

(a) Reading and interpreting:

(i) draftsmen;

(ii) engineers;

(iii) architects; and

(iv) standard and metric.

(b) Measuring with scales.

(c) Converting units of measurement.

(d) Applying ratios in engineering and construction drawings according to codes and
regulations.

9. Free-hand sketching

(a) Using grid and plane papers.

(b) Pictorial and orthographic drawings.

(c) Sketching in proportion.

(d) Graphic symbols.

(e) Line work.

(f) Sketching of building and engineering components

10. Using CAD principles:

Refer to page 58 for further details.

11. The design process

(a) Identification of the problem.

(a) Design of initial ideas to solve the problem.

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

(b) Proposed solution.

(c) Development and testing of models/prototypes.

(d) Development of working drawings, notes and sketching to explain each step in the
process.

12. Principles and Elements of design

(a) Elements of design:

(i) line;

(ii) space;

(iii) form;

(iv) proportion;

(v) harmony;

(vi) dominance; and

(vii) finishes.

(b) Principles of design:

(i) aesthetics;

(ii) ergonomics;

(iii) economics;

(iv) material; and

(v) construction.

13. Drawings Skills in the design process

(a) Working drawings.

(b) Principles of Projection.

(c) Manual and computer-aided drafting/design.

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1B: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, LETTERING, LINE WORK, DIMENSIONS AND SCALES
(cont’d)

14. Designing building and engineering components

(a) Implementing the design process using simple building and engineering components.

(b) Codes and regulations.

(c) Scales.

(d) Materials.

(e) Design presentation and evaluation.

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 SECTION 2A: GEOMETRICAL CONSTRUCTION: PLANE GEOMETRY

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of this Section, students should:

1. understand the principles of plane geometry and their application in the production of
geometric figures and shapes;

2. appreciate the principles of plane geometry in the analysis and solution of drawing and
design problems in architecture, construction and engineering;

3. demonstrate proficiency in the use of plane geometry tools, materials and equipment.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. differentiate between “plane geometry” and “solid geometry”;

2. apply plane geometrical construction principles using manual and computer-aided

methods;

3. construct tangents to given specification;

4. apply the basic principles of analytic geometry to Loci;

5. illustrate the path of points in simple mechanisms;

6. contrast between mathematical and graphical representations of areas of figures.

7. construct plane geometric figures equal in areas to other figures;

8. divide triangles and polygons into a number of equal and proportional parts;

9. reduce and enlarge plane figures by linear measurements, ratio of sides and ratio of areas;

CONTENT

1. Solid and plane geometry

(a) Definitions:

(i) solid geometry;

(ii) plane geometry.

(b) Differences:

(i) functions and features of plane and solid geometry.

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(ii) geometric terms and concepts.

2. Plane Geometry

(a) Lines:

(i) drawing perpendicular to a given line, at a point on the line and from a point
outside the line;

(ii) drawing a line parallel to a given line;

(iii) bisecting a given line;

(iv) dividing straight lines geometrically (parts of equal lengths and the use of
proportion and ratio).

(b) Angles:

(i) definition;

(ii) types;

(iii) properties;

(iv) copying or transferring any given angle;

(v) bisecting given angles;

(vi) bisecting angles formed by two lines;

(vii) constructing angles (90, 75, 60, 45, 30, 15 degrees and others);

(viii) replicating geometrical shapes using angle vertices, and converging lines as
points of reference;

(ix) dimensioning and lettering techniques;

(x) line characteristics.

(c) Triangles:

(i) definitions;

(ii) types;

(iii) properties;

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(iv) constructing a triangle (given three sides; two angles and one side; two
sides and included angle; perimeter and proportion of sides; altitude
and base angles; perimeter and base angles).

(d) Quadrilaterals:

(i) definitions;

(ii) types;

(iii) properties;

(iv) constructing a square (given the length of one side, the perimeter, the
diagonal);

(v) constructing a rectangle (given the length of the diagonal and one side,
perimeter and the length of one side);

(vi) constructing a parallelogram (given the lengths of two adjacent sides

and an angle, perpendicular height, one side and one internal angle);

(vii) constructing a rhombus ( given the length of the sides; one diagonal and
the length of one side);

(viii) constructing a trapezium (given the lengths of the sides, perpendicular

distance between them and one angle).

(e) Polygons:

(i) definitions (regular and irregular polygons);

(ii) types;

(iii) properties;

(iv) constructing any regular polygon( given the length of a side; diagonal or
within a given circle);

(v) constructing any irregular polygon (given the length of the sides, the
included angles.

3. Tangents

(a) Definition.

(b) Properties.

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(c) Tangency of circles, arcs and straight lines.

(d) Internal and external tangents, centres and tangency points.

(e) Drawing arcs tangential to two straight lines at acute, right and obtuse angles.

(f) Constructing the common internal and external tangents to two given circles.

(g) Drawing an arc tangential to two given circles of different radii.

(h) Drawing lines, arcs and circles to blend tangentially to create geometric shapes.

4. Analytic geometry

(a) Definition, properties and characteristics of ellipse, parabola and hyperbola.

(b) Constructing an ellipse using the foci (major and minor axis), rectangular and
concentric circle methods.

(c) Constructing a parabola using the locus (distance of the vertex from the directrix)
and rectangular methods (span and height).

(d) Constructing a hyperbola with a given ratio 3:2 (transverse axis and the F focus).

(e) Constructing an ellipse using trammel method.

(f) Constructing the tangents and normal to the curves.

(g) Constructing an Archimedean spiral given the pole and the longest and shortest
radii.

(h) Constructing an involute given the diameter of the circle, triangle, square and
regular polygon.

5. Path of points in simple mechanism

Collaboration with industry, firms and the industrial technology programmes to access the
use of simple mechanisms or representatives of:

(a) sliding ladders;

(b) rotating cranks;

(c) screws threads;

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(d) cones;

(e) helical and square springs;

(f) the cycloid.

6. Mathematical and graphical representation of areas of figures

Differences in shapes and functions of mathematical and graphical representation

of:

(a) rectangles;

(b) squares;

(c) triangles;

(d) circles;

(e) regular and irregular polygons.

7. Geometric figures equal in areas to other figures

(a) Constructing a rectangle of equivalent area to:

(i) acute and right (angled) triangles;

(ii) obtuse triangles.

(b) Constructing a square of equivalent area to:

(i) a regular polygon;

(ii) an irregular polygon.

8. Division of triangles and polygons

(a) construction principles of similar and proportional triangles.

(b) dividing triangles and polygons in a number of equal and proportional parts.

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9. Reducing and enlarging plane figures

(a) Principles of reducing and enlarging areas of plane figures.

(b) Reducing and enlarging plane figures by:

(i) linear measurements;

(ii) ratio of sides;

(iii) ratio of areas.

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SECTION 2B: GEOMETRICAL CONSTRUCTION: SOLID GEOMETRY

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of this Section, students should:

1. understand the principles of projecting lines, planes, and views in solid geometry;

2. develop proficiency in the use of equipment, tools and materials using the principles and
practices in traditional and conventional drawing methods;

3. apply the principles of sketching, pictorial and orthographic projections;

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. compare the various types of pictorial drawings;

2. prepare pictorial drawings;

3. discuss the principles of First and Third angle projections;

4. prepare orthographic drawings of geometrical solids;

5. examine the importance of sectional drawings;

6. prepare sectional views of geometrical solids;

7. determine the true shapes of sectioned surfaces of geometric solids.

8. discuss the different types of auxiliary views;

9. prepare auxiliary drawings;

10. explain the importance of surface development;

11. construct surface development of oblique and frustum solids;

12. construct curves of interpenetration of geometric solids with their axes in the same plane;

13. draw helical spring of circular cross-section;

14. draw orthographic views given pictorial drawings;

15. prepare pictorial drawings given orthographic views;

16. solve drawing problems using orthographic and pictorial projections

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CONTENT

1. Pictorial drawings

(a) Types of pictorial drawings:

(i) isometric;

(ii) oblique;

(iii) perspective.

(b) Characteristics and uses of each type.

(c) Advantages and disadvantages of each type.

(d) Principles of projection for points, lines and planes from one view to the other.

2. Producing pictorial drawings

(a) Isometric drawings:

(i) regular shaped objects;

(ii) irregular shaped objects;

(iii) objects with inclined surfaces;

(iv) given the plan and front elevation;

(v) drawings with isometric circles;

(vi) drawings with isometric curves;

(vii) exploded isometric drawings.

(b) Oblique drawings:

(i) drawing geometric solids in cavalier and cabinet projections;

(ii) drawing figures with curves and circles in cabinet and cavalier oblique
projections.

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(c) Perspective drawings

(i) drawing geometric solids in 1-point perspective;

(ii) drawing geometric solids in 2-point perspective.

3. First and third angle projections

Principles relating to the planes of projection:

(a) horizontal plane;

(b) vertical planes;

(c) plans;

(d) elevations.

4. Orthographic drawings of geometrical solids

(a) Simple models.

(b) Truncated solids:

(i) rectangular prism and pyramid;

(ii) hexagonal prism.

5. Sectional drawings

(a) Types.

(b) Characteristics.

(c) Uses.

(d) Preparing sectional drawings:

(i) full sections;

(ii) half sections;

(iii) offset sections;

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(iv) revolved sections;

(v) removed sections;

(vi) broken out sections.

6. Sectioned surfaces of geometric solids

(a) Right cones.

(b) Cylinders.

(c) Prisms.

(d) Pyramids.

7. Determining true lengths of straight lines

Methods:

(a) revolution;

(b) auxiliary methods.

8. Auxiliary views

(a) Types:

(i) primary auxiliary views;

(ii) auxiliary views that include curved lines;

(b) Uses and characteristics of the different types.

9. Preparing auxiliary drawings

(a) Planes of projection:

- inclined and sloping surfaces.

(b) Oblique planes inclined to horizontal and vertical planes.

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10. Surface development

Uses of surface development for oblique solids and frustum of solids (relevant to the
sheet metal industry).

11. Constructing surface developments of oblique and frustum solids

(a) Applying parallel line and radial development methods for constructing:

(i) prisms;

(ii) cylinders;

(iii) cones;

(iv) pyramids;

(v) truncated hexagonal pyramid, truncated cylinder;

(vi) intersecting cylinders joined at angles;

(vii) cylinders joined at 90 and 60 degree angles (large and small cylinders).

(b) Determining true lengths and shapes of the surfaces.

11. Curves of interpenetration

(a) Importance:

- Lines of intersection and their importance in joining solids.

(b) Constructing curve of interpretation of geometric solids with their axes in the same
plane, horizontal sections, and angles of axes of joined solids.

(c) Finding the intersecting lines of two prisms.

(d) Drawing the curve of interpenetration of two cylinders.

13. Helical spring

(a) Circular cross-section of:

(i) helix curves;

(ii) pitch;

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(iii) lead;

(iv) helical and square spring helix.

(b) Constructing a single helical curve on a cylinder.

14. Drawing orthographic views

(a) Horizontal and vertical planes of projection.

(b) Plans and Elevations.

15. Preparing pictorial drawings

(a) Isometric.

(b) Oblique.

(c) Perspective.

16. Solving drawing problems

(a) Using pictorial drawings:

(i) isometric;

(ii) oblique;

(iii) perspective.

(b) Using First and Third Angle orthographic projections.

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 SECTION 3A: BUILDING DRAWING

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of the Section, students should:

1. understand building standards in the interpretation and preparation of building drawings;

2. develop proficiency in the selection and application of appropriate scales for various building
drawings;

3. develop a working knowledge of the principles of sketching and working drawings;

4. appreciate the importance of drafting principles in the analysis and solution of building
design problems;

5. understand the basic principles of entrepreneurship in architectural services and products.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. discuss the uses of building standards in the preparation and interpretation of building
drawings;

2. discuss the types of drawings used in the building industry;

3. differentiate among various types of architectural drawings;

4. evaluate standard architectural practices;

5. prepare architectural drawings to specifications;

6. compare entrepreneurship and wage employment;

7. discuss the principles of entrepreneurship;

8. prepare a small business plan for a viable service or product in architecture.

CONTENT

1. Standards

(a) BSI.

(b) ISO.

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(c) CUBIC.

(d) Local standards.

2. Types of drawings used in the building industry

(a) Types:

(i) site plans;

(ii) location plans;

(iii) building plans;

(iv) elevations and sectional views

(b) Uses and characteristics of each type of plan.

(c) Labelled sketches of each type of plan.

3. Types of architectural drawings

(a) Types:

(i) block;

(ii) site;

(iii) general location plans;

(iv) foundation plans;

(v) floor plans;

(vi) building plans;

(vii) elevations and sectional views.

(b) Uses of each type of drawing.

(c) Scales used in preparing the different types of drawings.

(d) Conventional symbols and sketches.

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4. Standard architectural practices

(a) Line characteristics.

(b) Lettering and dimensioning.

(c) Symbols.

(d) Conventions.

(e) Labelling.

(f) Notes and annotations.

5. Architectural drawings

(a) Preparing a drawing sheet

(i) Selecting paper size.

(ii) Checking alignment.

(iii) Drawing border line.

(iv) Preparing title block.

(v) Line characteristics.

(vi) Lettering and dimensioning.

(b) Producing 2D and 3D solid model drawings of a building or its component

- CAD application;

(c) Drawing working plans of building sites

(i) Importance of site investigation.

(ii) Common site clearance practices (demolishing, salvaging, cutting, burning,

earth-moving and disposing).

(iii) Preparing site plans:

(iv) Factors important to site layout:

- slope;

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- layout of land;

- drainage;

- sewer disposal;

- fencing;

- locating boundaries;

- building regulation for site layout.

- components of site plan;

- introduction to sub-soils.

(d) Drawing foundations

(i) Preparing simple working drawings of foundation work.

(ii) Sketching concrete foundations of buildings.

(iii) Preparing orthographic, pictorial and freehand sketches of:

simple reinforcement of foundation work:

- simple working drawings of foundation work (simple concrete

foundations for level and sloping ground);

- preparing drawings of common footings used in building

construction ( instruments drawings/section details);

drawing foundation plans ( position of foundation wall and footing, line

type, line weight, layer, hatching, offset).

(e) Drawing floors

(i) Preparing drawings of various types of floor and floor section – timber and
concrete.

(ii) Preparing drawings of solid, hollow and suspended ground floor and floor
coverings (tiles, screed, hardwood, others).

(f) Drawing floor plans and elevations

(i) Sketching of floor plans.

(ii) Designing and laying out simple floor plans from given specifications:

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- orientation and relationship of rooms, positioning of walls, windows,

floors, doors, stairs, arches, bathroom and kitchen symbols;

- line work, dimensioning, annotation;

- measuring to scale.

- drawing floor plans to given scales;

- drawing elevations of buildings;

- Projections and orientation;

- Ground line, floor line, doors and windows in elevation, height of

roof, fascia, eve, rendering.

(g) Drawing internal and external walls and finishing:

(i) Types of walls:

- stone rubble;

- concrete block;

- brick;

- composite walls.

(ii) Differentiating between internal and external load bearing and non-load
bearing walls (construction of walls in blocks and timber).

- drawing detailed framed timber partition (treatment of openings in

walls);

- preparing working drawings of wall details;

- Internal and external rendering (sectional details) of load and non-

load bearing walls, treatment of openings in walls, lintels and ring
beams/belt beams, plastering to walls and ceilings.

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(h) Drawing roofs:

Types of roofs in the Caribbean region.

(i) preparing plans and elevations of various types of roofs and roof structures
– flat roofs in timber and reinforced concrete and roof construction with
various coverings – treatment of gutters, parapets and vent pipes;

(ii) preparing working drawings of roof anchorage systems (hurricane

clips/straps, bolts;

(iii) preparing working drawings of roofs showing truss details (simple

contemporary timber trusses);

(iv) preparing working drawings showing open and closed eaves;

- eave details;

- dimensioning and annotations.

(i) Drawing doors and windows

(i) Types of doors and windows.

(ii) Preparing drawings of internal and external doors and windows with linings
and frames.

(iii) Preparing detailed section of a sliding window in a masonry wall (horizontal

and vertical sliding windows).

(iv) Preparing typical sectional drawings which show door and window details
and fittings.

(v) Positioning of hinges and locks, plastic hinges and locks.

(j) Preparing sectional drawings:

(i) Preparing full sectional drawings of single-storey buildings:

(ii) Using the principles of orthographic projection for:

- foundations;

- floors;

- walls;

- roofs;

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- preparing details of different building components such as ridge,

eaves, foundations, floors, footings and anchorage.

(k) Drawing elevations

(i) Sketching elevations from given plans.

(ii) Sketching elevations of building plans.

(iii) Drawing stairs.

(iv) Principles of construction of stairs (straight flight stairs with landings –

timber and reinforced concrete).

(v) Calculating risers from given height.

(vi) Preparing sectional working drawing of a straight flight staircase.

(vii) Preparing detailed drawing of the parts of a step.

6. Comparing entrepreneurship and wage employment

(a) Definitions.

(b) Importance.

(c) Characteristics of wage entrepreneurship.

(d) Characteristics of wage employment.

7. Principles of entrepreneurship

(a) Small business planning.

(b) Goal setting.

(c) Value creation.

(d) Product marketing.

(e) Sales and promotion.

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8. Preparing a small business plan

Group Activity:

(a) identification of the service or product;

(b) elements and format of a small business plan;

(c) group presentation and evaluation.

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SECTION 3B: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of the Module, students should:

1. develop proficiency in the concepts and conventions for the interpretation and creation of
engineering drawings;

2. understand the principles and techniques of sketching, working and assembly drawings in
accordance with standards, specifications and instructional guidelines;

3. observe safety and maintenance standards governing the use of drawing tools, equipment
and materials according to specifications and instructional guidelines;

4. demonstrate application of the principles and standards of engineering drawings to analyse

and solve design problems.

5. understand the basic principles of entrepreneurship in Mechanical Engineering drawing.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. discuss engineering drawing standards;

2. discuss basic engineering materials;

3. identify conventional representations of standard engineering components;

4. interpret symbols of machine parts and components;

5. recognise welding and brazing symbols of fabricated parts and components;

6. prepare engineering drawings;

7. compare entrepreneurship and wage employment;

8. discuss the principles of entrepreneurship;

9. prepare a small business plan for a viable service or product.

CONTENT

1. Engineering drawing standards

(a) International standards relating to:

(i) line styles and types;

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(ii) lettering;

(iii) drawing sheets;

(iv) engineering components and features;

(v) abbreviations and terms;

(vi) symbols;

(vii) surface finishes;

(viii) tolerance;

(ix) limits and fits.

2. Engineering materials

(a) Metals.

(b) Non-metals.

(c) Characteristics of each metal and non-metal material.

(d) Advantages and disadvantages of metal and non-metal material.

3. Conventional representation of standard engineering components

Features, terminologies, symbols and abbreviations of:

(i) bearings;

(ii) metric screw thread;

(iii) shafts;

(iv) springs;

(v) gears;

(vi) knurl;

(vii) flat and round;

(viii) square;

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(ix) lap;

(x) countersink;

(xi) counterbore;

(xii) spot face;

(xiii) chamfer;

(xiv) bevel;

(xv) tubular sections;

(xvi) bush:

(xvii) bearing;

(xviii) housing;

(xix) boss;

(xx) rib;

(xxi) curved slot;

(xxii) fillet;

(xxiii) key;

(xxiv) keyway;

(xxv) bolts;

(xxvi) screws and studs;

(xxvii) pins;

(xxviii) springs;

(xxix) worm and wheel;

(xxx) shaft ends;

(xxxi) splines;

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4. Symbols of machine parts

Symbols of components listed in item 3.

5. Welding and brazing symbols

Fabricated parts and components.

6. Engineering drawings

(a) Sketching engineering components:

(i) sketching engineering features using standard graphic symbols, sectional

assemblies;

(ii) sketching temporary and permanent fasteners;

(iii) producing 3D solid model drawing of engineering components:

- shaped blocks;

- chisels;

- punches;

- nuts and bolts;

- hammers;

- saws;

- vee block;

- clamps;

- mallets;

- anvil;

- welded joints;

- lathe tail stock;

- lathe centres

- drill bits;

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- taps and dies;

- reamers;

- spanners;

- wrenches;

- tri-square;

- snips;

- stakes;

- hand groover;

- rivet snap;

- tap wrench.

(b) Preparing Title block:

(i) title of drawing;

(ii) scale;

(iii) date of drawing;

(iv) name of draftsman;

(v) drawing number;

(vi) revisions;

(vii) symbol of projection;

(viii) lettering;

(ix) size of drawing sheets;

(x) use of guidelines.

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(c) Preparing orthographic drawings

(i) Simple machine parts and components in first angle or third angle
projection:

- vee blocks;

- plumber block;

- tool holders;

- tool post:

- connecting rod;

- pulley frame;

- pulleys;

- pulley yoke;

- lever bracket;

- machine vice body;

- shaft bearing;

- angle plate base, pivot block, bearing block and axle support.

(ii) Simple machine parts and components in scaled orthographic views (first
angle or third angle projection).

(iii) Orthographic drawings of temporary and permanent engineering fasteners:

- temporary fasteners - nuts and bolts, screws, studs, cotters,

locknuts, slotted nuts, castle nuts, self-locking nuts, spring washers,
saddle keys, round keys, feather keys, parallel keys, taper keys,
woodruff keys, split pins;

- permanent fasteners – rivets, conventional representation of welds

and brazing: fillet, vee, butt, spot. Indication of direction, site and
location of weld.

(d) Dimensioning drawings:

(i) stop (extension) lines;

(ii) dimension lines;

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(iii) arrowheads;

(iv) leaders;

(v) overall dimensions;

(vi) chain dimensioning;

(vii) linear dimensioning;

(viii) dual dimensioning;

(ix) angular dimensioning;

(x) tolerance dimensions;

(xi) radius, diameter, circles, arcs and metric screw threads.

(e) Sections

(i) Types of sections:

- full;

- half;

- part;

- off-set;

- revolved;

- removed;

- local.

(ii) Sectional plans and elevations of:

- vee block;

- plumber block;

- connecting rod;

- pulleys;

- lever bracket;

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- machine vice body;

- shaft bearing;

- angle base plate;

- support block;

- support arm;

- support plate;

- brackets;

- jig body;

- shaper quadrant;

- tension block;

- bearing block;

- lathe tool post;

- link connector;

- compound rest;

- crank.

(f) Preparing assembly drawings:

(i) Plans and elevations in first angle or third-angle projection of assembled

machine parts and components:

- shaft and pulleys;

- castors;

- jigs and fixtures.

- machine and bench vices;

- bearing assemblies;

- universal couplings;

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- lathe steady;

- pulley and hook;

- shaft block and bearing;

- tool supports and holders;

- lathe tail stock;

- valve link connector;

- connecting rod and bearing;

- screw jack;

- scribing block;

- clamping devices;

- vee block and clamp;

- crank and pin;

- footstep bearing;

- clapper box;

- eccentrics;

- tool rest;

- pipe vice;

- swivel.

(ii) Drawing sectional plans and elevations of assembled machine parts.

(iii) Reading and preparing working drawings of machine parts and components

(iv) Preparing parts list of machine components:

(v) Parts list given machine components showing parts number, name of parts;
number required, material, remarks; balloon referencing.

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7. Entrepreneurship and wage employment

(a) Definitions.

(b) Importance.

(c) Characteristics of wage entrepreneurship.

(d) Characteristics of wage employment.

8. Principles of entrepreneurship

(a) Small business planning.

(b) Goal setting.

(c) Value creation.

(d) Product marketing.

(e) Sales and promotion.

9. Preparing a small business plan

Group Activity:

(a) identification of the service or product;

(b) elements and format of a small business plan;

(c) group presentation and evaluation.

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 SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
To facilitate students’ performance, teachers/facilitators are advised to engage students in the
teaching and learning activities listed below.

1. Use video presentations and computer-assisted learning (commercial and student

developed), interactive boards, Internet, and CDs to enhance learning.

2. Provide students with a thorough understanding of the various types of technical drawing
used both by architects and engineers. Plan the learning experiences to expose students to
these drawings.

3. Organise work attachments (job placement, work experience, job shadowing or

apprenticeship) with agencies of Government, drafting/architectural firms,
fabrication/construction companies to give students an opportunity to observe the
application of the various standards and compare the practices observed with the
documented standards and expectations. Students can present their findings in class.

4. Utilise subject specialists and practitioners from agencies of Government,

drafting/architectural firms, fabrication/construction companies to make presentations and
perform demonstrations for students.

5. Arrange site visits to agencies of Government, drafting/architectural firms,

fabrication/construction companies and suppliers of drawing equipment, tools and materials
for students to observe standardised processes and interact with new drawing resources.
Students can develop an instructional manual complete with safety precautions for the tools
and equipment to which they were exposed on the visit.

6. Monitor the completion and maintenance of the portfolio and ensure the evidences of the
competencies that each student develops are included.

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 GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
RATIONALE

School-Based Assessment (SBA) is an integral part of candidates’ assessment in the course covered
by this programme. It is intended to facilitate the development of all the critical competencies
(knowledge, skills, attitudes) emphasised by this programme. The SBA seeks to individualise a part
of the programme to meet the needs of candidates, facilitate feedback to the candidates at various
stages of the experience and help to build the self-confidence of candidates as they proceed with
their studies. It enhances the validity of the examination on which candidate performance is
reported, thereby, making a significant and unique contribution to the development of relevant
academic and work-related skills.

The SBA is a composite of the marks derived from the school-based assessment portfolio pieces which
show a clear integration of the recommended units for the integration of the CVQ drawing units. The
selected standards and units for integration are:

(i) General Construction (CCBCG10102), Draw and interpret simple drawings (BCGCOR0031A);

(ii) Furniture Making (CCLMF10103, Read and interpret work documents (LMFCOR0071A);

(iii) Electrical Installation (CCMEM11002, Draw and interpret sketches and simple drawings
(MEMCOR0091A) or;

(iv) Metal Work Engineering (CCMEM10302), Draw and interpret sketches and simple drawings
(MEMCOR0091A).

Two exemplars have been included in this syllabus. Teachers are encouraged to use these to guide
the development of projects/practical activities for the School-Based Assessment component of this
syllabus. Assessment is evidence-based. Candidates are therefore required to prepare and submit a
portfolio of their work. Please refer to Appendix 3 for Portfolio Development Guidelines.

The CVQ is an award which represents the achievement of a set of competencies that define the
essential (core) work practices of an occupational area consistent with the levels articulated within
the Regional Qualifications Framework. It aims at the development of the Ideal Caribbean Worker,
seeks to facilitate the movement of skilled certified workers within the CSME, and to enhance the
quality profile and investment attractiveness of the work/labour force of CARICOM states while
harmonising TVET systems across the region. The inclusion of the CVQ in secondary schools is
collaboration among the Ministry of Education, National Training Agencies/TVET Councils,
Institutions and CXC.

The guidelines provided in this document for selecting appropriate tasks are intended to assist
teachers/facilitators and candidates in formulating assignments that are valid for the purpose of
SBA. The guidelines provided for the assessment of the assignments are intended to assist
teachers/facilitators in awarding marks that are reliable indicators of the achievement of candidates
in the SBA component of the programme.

PROCEDURES FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO

As part of the School-Based Assessment, candidates will be required to produce a formative

developmental portfolio providing evidence of candidates’ progress and learning over the duration of
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the programme. This evidence may be in the form of sketches, design plans, quality control
procedures, multi-view drawings, self-reflective statements, transcripts of interviews with industry
professionals etc.

Since the portfolio is an accumulation of the candidates’ ongoing learning across the course of the
two-year programme, it must be started at the commencement of the Technical Drawing
programme.

The pieces of evidence MUST depict the candidates’ developmental progress in each section of the
syllabus from which the evidence is derived. Where possible, it is advised that the topics of the
content be integrated to give evidence of full coverage of each section of the syllabus.

At a minimum, the portfolio must contain the following from each Section

1. Section 1 (Fundamental of Technical Drawing):

(a) At least five pieces of evidence - two from OHS&E and three from the remaining
section;

(b) Checklist of evidence of site visit (for example, name of company, contact person,
summary of organisation’s health and safety practices, safety practice deficiencies
identified, environmental practices, photographs or other forms of evidence);

(c) Project on various types of lines, symbols, drawing conventions and codes;

(d) Project on drawing equipment and instruments.

2. Section 2 (Geometrical Construction):

(a) At least six pieces of evidence: 3 from Plane Geometry and 3 from Solid Geometry;

(b) The evidence MUST be derived from different topics within the Section.

3. Section 3A or 3B (Building Drawing or Mechanical Engineering Drawing)

Evidence of these sections will take the following format:

Design/redesign a Building component or Mechanical Engineering device/gadget to solve a

simple functional problem in one of the fourteen categories, namely:

Categories

(a) Agriculture/Fishing (h) Health facilities

(b) Business/office (i) Manufacturing
(c) Communication (j) Power
(d) Construction (k) Recreation
(e) Household (l) Recycling
(f) Education facilities (m) Sports
(g) Environment (n) Transportation

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 For Building Drawing, candidates will be required to produce the following:

(a) sketch;

(b) plan/Floor Plan;

(c) at least two elevations;

(d) sectional view;

(e) foundation plan or roof plan or sectional details of foundation and eaves;

(f) a small business plan to encompass design justification and conditions

For Mechanical Engineering drawing, candidates will be required to produce the following drawings:

(a) parts sheet;

(b) orthographic projection of plan of the assembly;

(c) sectional view of the assembly;

(d) pictorial sketch;

(e) parts list;

(f) a small business plan to encompass design justification and conditions.

 SBA ASSESSMENT
The SBA assessment will contain:

 One piece from Section 1 (Specific Objectives 1.1-1.10 and 2.1; 2.2). This is a written question.

 Two pieces from Section 2 (Plane Geometry and Solid Geometry).

 The projects from Section 3 and Section 4.

 SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR THE SBA

The following provides some suggested activities which could be used to enhance the learning
experience provided by the SBA. This is by no means an exhaustive list as teachers/facilitators are
encouraged to explore other creative activities intended to transform the learning environment.

1. Oral questioning.

2. Oral presentation of design justification.

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3. Presentation of design justification to teacher/facilitator or visiting Architect/Engineer in a
formal atmosphere.

4. Internet exploration – evidence.

5. Freehand sketching.

6. Use of on-site situations when candidates could easily take measurements, soil tests.

7. Use of real machine parts.

8. Guest speakers from industry.

9. Peer assessment of designs.

10. Group assignments and marking.

11. Site visits.

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 CSEC SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT PLAN
EXEMPLAR 1 – Mechanical Drawing

This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and Interpret Sketches and Simple Drawings
(MEMCOR0091A) in the Metal Work Engineering, Level I (CCMEM10302) Regional Occupational
Standard.

CANDIDATE: __________________________ ASSESSOR: __________________________

Elements:
 Prepare freehand sketch
 Interpret details from freehand sketch
 Select correct technical drawing
 Identify drawing requirements
 Prepare or make changes to engineering drawing

Work Activities Assessment Methods

Your client has presented you with a working  Practical demonstration
drawing to provide a completed assembled  Oral questions
drawing with a detailed parts list. Your drawing  Drawing evaluation
with print title, symbol of projection, scale and full
dimension must show a suitable pin position and
be complete with the following views:

- a sectional front elevation,

- an end elevation, and
- a plan.

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 Underpinning Knowledge and Skills Range
 Measurements. Ability to estimate and  Technical drawings may utilise perspective,
measure accurately exploded views or hidden view
 Simple Drawings. Ability to read and interpret  Multi-view full scale (orthographic 2-D)
them drawings that show all hidden features and
 Drawing Tools. Ability to recognise them and centerlines
use them accurately.  Measurement systems (inch/foot system and
 Lines. Ability to differentiate between metric(SI) system)
alphabet of lines, line type variation, order of  Alphabet of line (object line, hidden line,
usage and application on drawings centre line, section line, dimension, extension
 Scale and proportion. Apply types of scale and line, cutting line, short break line, phantom
proportion to measurements on drawings line)
 Symbols, dimensions and terminology. Apply  Geometric construction to include (circles,
to types of drawings. regular polygons with four, seven and eight
sides, pentagon inscribed within measured
circle, ellipse, triangles with specified angles,
arcs thru three points tangent to two and
circles)

Candidate Signature:_________________________ Date:___________________________

Assessor Signature:_________________________ Date____________________________

Internal Verifier Signature:____________________ Date____________________________

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 DIMENSIONS OF COMPETENCY

This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and Interpret Sketches and Simple Drawings
(MEMCOR0091A) in the Metal Work Engineering, Level I (CCMEM10302) Regional Occupational
Standard.

WORK ACTIVITY:

Your client has presented you with a working drawing to provide a completed assembled drawing with a detailed
parts list. Your drawing with print title, symbol of projection, scale and full dimension must show a suitable pin
position and be complete with the following views:

- a sectional front elevation,

- an end elevation, and
- a plan.

TASK SKILLS TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Candidate has to… Prepare/ organize/ co-ordinate by…
 Interpret activity  Interpret and plan activity
 Follow health and safety requirements  Select tools, equipment and materials
 Select and accurately use the necessary tools,  Apply health and safety procedures
equipment  Organize work station
 Measure accurately within the prescribed  Work in a logical and sequential manner within
scale the required time frame
 Demonstrate appropriate use of lines  Prepare and present drawings in keeping with
 Use appropriate drawing techniques clients expectations
 Prepare and present accurate parts list
 Prepare and present accurately assembled
drawings
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT SKILLS EMPLOYABILITY/ JOB ROLE/ ENVIRONMENT SKILLS
What if …? The candidate can …
 The required software is unavailable  Collect, analyse and organise information
 The tools and equipment needed are Communicate ideas and information
malfunctioning or in adequate  Plan and organise activities
 Work with others and in team
 Use mathematical ideas and techniques
 Solve problems
 Use technology

Assessor Signature: Date:

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 KEY
ASSESSOR EVALUATION Competent - Range 3 and above
Not Yet Competent - below Range 3
This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and Interpret Sketches and Simple Drawings
(MEMCOR0091A) in the Metal Work Engineering, Level I (CCMEM10302) Regional Occupational
Standard.

Institution/ Centre:

Candidate Name:

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSOR

1 2 3 4 5
1. DRAWING
Sketch is to depict object or part correctly and appropriately drawn
Correctly and appropriately drawn.
Depicts object or part accurately
Dimensions are obtained correctly
Dimensions are shown clearly
Instructions are shown clearly
Base line or datum point is indicated
Components, assemblies or objects are recognised.
Dimensions identified are appropriate
Instructions are identified and followed
Material requirements are identified
Symbols are recognised in sketch
Drawing is checked and validated against job requirements or equipment
Drawing version is checked and validated
Requirements and purpose of drawing is determined from customer and/or work
specification and associated documents.
Identified and collected all data necessary to produce the drawing
Drawing requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and timeframes for
completion established
Selected appropriate drafting equipment for engineering drawing
Drafting principles applied to produce a drawing that is consistent with industry
standards
All work is undertaken to prescribed procedure.
Completed drawing is in accordance with standard operating procedures
Lettering done to standard
Title block represent required information
2. DETAILED PARTS LIST
List includes all required sections
Items are accurately named/identified with correct spelling
Dimension of the items included are accurate
All required items accounted for on list
Items on list accurately quantified
Symbols appropriately used where necessary

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Comment/ Feedback:

Rating Scale:

1. Cannot perform this task.

2. Can perform this task with constant supervision and considerable assistance.
3. Can perform this task with constant supervision and some assistance.
4. Can perform this task satisfactorily with periodic supervision.
5. Can perform this task satisfactorily with little or no supervision.

Assessor Signature: Date:

Candidate Signature: Date:

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 CSEC SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT PLAN
EXEMPLAR 2 – Building Drawing

This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and interpret simple drawings (BCGCOR0031A) in
the General Construction, Level I (CCBCG10102) Regional Occupational Standard.

CANDIDATE: __________________________ ASSESSOR: __________________________

Elements:
 Prepare for drawing  Construct and dimension Drawings
 Draw geometric constructions
 Construct multi-view (orthographic 2-D) drawing  Apply notes and leaders
 Develop a pictorial (3D) drawing
 Prepare freehand sketch

 Interpret details from sketches and

drawings

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 Work Activities Assessment Methods
Your client has presented you with a floor plan of a  Practical demonstration
three-bedroom house to be completed. Your drawing,  Oral questions
with print title, scale and full dimensions must be  Drawing evaluation
complete with the following:

 Front elevation taken from the direction of the

porch
 Side elevation from the left of the porch
 Roof plan to show the design of the roof and roof
members.

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills Range

 Measurements. Ability to estimate and measure  Technical drawings may utilise perspective,
accurately exploded views or hidden view
 Simple Drawings. Ability to read and interpret  Multi-view full scale (orthographic 2-D)
them drawings that show all hidden features and
 Drawing Tools. Ability to recognise them and use centerlines
them accurately.  Measurement systems (inch/foot system
 Lines. Ability to differentiate between alphabet of and metric(SI) system)
lines, line type variation, order of usage and  Alphabet of line (object line, hidden line,
application on drawings centre line, section line, dimension,
 Scale and proportion. Apply types of scale and extension line, cutting line, short break line,
proportion to measurements on drawings phantom line)
 Symbols, dimensions and terminology. Apply to  Scales. Architectural, metric, engineering
types of drawings. and civil
 Prepare technical drawings with drawing  Geometric construction to include (circles,
instruments and with Auto CAD regular polygons with four, seven and eight
sides, pentagon inscribed within measured
circle, ellipse, triangles with specified
angles, arcs thru three points tangent to
two and circles)
 Drawing Dimensions (2D). Dimensioning
complex shapes: spheres, cylinders, tapers,
and pyramids.
 Drawing Dimensions (3D). full scale (1:1)
basic isometric drawing. isometric corner
with left and right side lines each 30 degrees
up from horizontal and third line at a vertical,
with all three lines joining in a common
intersection

Candidate Signature:_________________________ Date:___________________________

Assessor Signature:_________________________ Date____________________________

Internal Verifier Signature:____________________ Date____________________________

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 DIMENSIONS OF COMPETENCY

This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and interpret simple drawings (BCGCOR0031A) in
the General Construction, Level I (CCBCG10102) Regional Occupational Standard.

WORK ACTIVITY:

Your client has presented you with a floor plan to provide completed elevations and a roof plan. Your drawing
with print title, scale and full dimension must show the following:
- a front elevation taken from the direction of the porch,
- a side elevation taken from the left of the porch, and
- a roof plan to show the design of the roof and roof members

TASK SKILLS TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Candidate has to… Prepare/ organize/ co-ordinate by…
 Interpret activity  Interpret and plan activity
 Follow health and safety requirements  Select tools, equipment and materials
 Select and accurately use the necessary tools,  Apply health and safety procedures
equipment  Organize work station
 Identify and understand various types of  Work in a logical and sequential manner within
drawings the required time frame
 Identify alphabet of lines, scales, lettering,  Present and present drawings in keeping with
dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key clients expectations
features
 Identify title panel and reference date of
drawings Measure accurately within the
prescribed scale
 Demonstrate appropriate use of lines
 Use appropriate drawing techniques
 Prepare and present accurate elevations
 Prepare and present accurate roofing plan
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT SKILLS EMPLOYABILITY/ JOB ROLE/ ENVIRONMENT SKILLS
What if …? The candidate can …
 The required software is unavailable  Collect, analyse and organise information Level 1
 The tools and equipment needed are  Communicate ideas and information Level 1
malfunctioning or in adequate  Plan and organise activities Level 1
 Work with others and in team Level 1
 Use mathematical ideas and techniques Level 1
 Solve problems Level 1
 Use technology

Assessor Signature : Date:

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 KEY
Competent - Range 3 and above
ASSESSOR EVALUATION Not Yet Competent - below Range 3

This School Based Assessment is aligned to Draw and interpret simple drawings (BCGCOR0031A) in
the General Construction, Level I (CCBCG10102) Regional Occupational Standard.

Institution/ Centre :

Candidate Name :

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSOR

1 2 3 4 5
3. DRAWING
Sketch appropriately drawn with applicable views
Correctly and appropriately drawn.
Depicts object or part accurately
Dimensions are obtained correctly
Dimensions are shown clearly
Instructions are shown clearly
Base line or datum point is indicated
Components or objects are recognised.
Dimensions identified are appropriate
Instructions are identified and followed
Material requirements are identified
Symbols are recognised in sketch
Drawing is checked and validated against job requirements or equipment
Drawing version is checked and validated
Requirements and purpose of drawing are determined from customer and/or work
specification and associated documents.
Identified and collected all data necessary to produce the drawing
Drawing requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and timeframes for
completion established
Selected appropriate drafting equipment for building drawing
Drafting principles applied to produce a drawing that is consistent with industry
standards
All work is undertaken to prescribed procedure.
Completed drawing is in accordance with standard operating procedures
Lettering done to standard
Title block represent required information
Completed drawing illustrates correct application of notes and leaders.
4. ROOFING PLAN
Roof design is appropriate for the layout of the building
Roof members are accurately named/identified with correct spelling
Dimension of roof members is included and are accurate
All required roof members are accounted for on the plan
Symbols appropriately used where necessary

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Comment/ Feedback:

Rating Scale:

6. Cannot perform this task.

7. Can perform this task with constant supervision and considerable assistance.
8. Can perform this task with constant supervision and some assistance.
9. Can perform this task satisfactorily with periodic supervision.
10. Can perform this task satisfactorily with little or no supervision.

Assessor Signature : Date: ______

Candidate Signature : Date: ______

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Duncan, M. The latest version in AUTOCAD

Second Steps in Technical Drawing, 2005, Republic of

Trinidad and Tobago

Goetsh, N. Chalk Technical Drawing 4th edition, Delmar Publishers,

2000.

Maguire, D and Simmons C. A Manual of Engineering Drawing, London: Edward Arnold,

1995.

Morling, K. Geometric and Engineering Drawing (2nd Edition), London:

Edward Arnold, 1991.
Scoa, E. Technical Drawing 3: Building Drawing, Longman, 1992.

Yarwood A. The Motivate Series, Technical Drawing with Design, 1994.

Yarwood, A. Technical Drawing With Design, London: The Macmillan

Press Ltd., 1994.

Engineering Drawing Practice Parts 1 and 2. London: British

Standards Institution.

Autodesk.com, Recommended Website

WEBSITES

www.teachnet-uk.org.uk
www.technologystudent.com
www.autobesgt.com
www.samsung.com/notebook
www.smartdraw.com

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 Appendix 1

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
MARK SCHEME

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING PROFICIENCY: TECHNICAL YEAR: CENTRE #:

CANDIDATE #: TERRITORY: NAME OF TEACHER:

PRESENTATION /ORGANISATION OF PORTFOLIO

SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL DRAWING

KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS
Max Max Max
Knowledge of: Application of:
 Theory of Specific objectives 4  Theory of Specific objectives 6
1.1 – 1.10; 1.1 – 1.10;
 2.1 and 2.2.  2.1 and 2.2.

4 6 0

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 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
MARK SCHEME

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING PROFICIENCY: TECHNICAL YEAR: CENTRE #:

CANDIDATE #: TERRITORY: NAME OF TEACHER:

SECTION 2A: PLANE GEOMETRY

KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS

Max Max Max
Reproducing given information  Applying correct principles of 4  Accuracy of geometric
(e.g. views, measurements) 4 geometric construction construction 3
 Linework/linetype 3  Quality of Line work/line type 2
 Dimensions 2
 Neatness 2
4 7 9

SECTION 2B: SOLID GEOMETRY

KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS
Max Max Max
Reproducing given information  Applying correct principles of 4  Accuracy of geometric
(e.g. views, measurements) 4 geometric construction construction 3
 Line work/line type 3  Quality of Line work/line type 2
 Dimensions 2
 Neatness 2
4 7 9
TOTAL MARKS
KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION PRACTICAL ABILITY
8 14 18

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 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
MARK SCHEME

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING PROFICIENCY: TECHNICAL YEAR: CENTRE #:

CANDIDATE #: TERRITORY: NAME OF TEACHER:

SECTION 3: BUILDING DRAWING

KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS
Max Max Max
Knowledge of: Principles of: Practicality of:
Entrepreneurship Opportunities - 3 Entrepreneurship 7 Design 7
Small Business Plan: Opportunities/Small Business Plan:  Originality
 Organisation of Portfolio  Organisation of Portfolio  Functionality
 Statement of the problem  Statement of the problem  Suitability
 Conditions  Conditions  Conformity to building
 Design principles  Design principles standards
Working Drawings 2 Working drawings 5 Working drawings
Design  Floor Plan 6
 Functionality 2  Foundation plan/Roof plan/ 4
 Suitability of materials 2 Details
 Conforming to building 2  Elevations 4
standards  Sectional Elevations 5
Dimensions 4
Dimensioning 4
Dimensioning 2 Techniques
 Line work/Quality 4
 Lettering 2
 Symbols 2
Neatness/Presentation 3
5 20 45
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 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
MARK SCHEME

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING PROFICIENCY: TECHNICAL YEAR: CENTRE #:

CANDIDATE #: TERRITORY: NAME OF TEACHER:

SECTION 4: MECHANICAL DRAWING

KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS
Max Max Max
Knowledge of: Principles of: Accuracy of:
Entrepreneurship Opportunities - Small 3 Entrepreneurship Opportunities - 7 Design 7
Business Plan: Small Business Plan:  Originality
 Organisation of Portfolio  Organisation of Portfolio  Functionality
 Statement of the problem  Statement of the problem  Suitability
 Conditions  Conditions  Conformity to BS
 Design principles Statement of the  Design principles International standards/ISO
problem 9000
 Design
Working Drawings 2 Working Drawings 5 Working Drawings
 Parts sheet  Parts sheet 5
 Pictorial  Pictorial 3
 Sectional view of the assembly  Sectional view of the 6
 Elevation/Plan of the assembly assembly 5
 Parts list  Elevation/Plan of the 2
assembly
 Parts list
Design Dimensions 4
 Function 2 Dimensioning Techniques 2
 Safety 2
 Suitability of materials 2

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KNOWLEDGE (cont’d) MARKS APPLICATION (cont’d) MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY (cont’d) MARKS
Max Max Max
Knowledge of: Principles of: Accuracy of:
Line work/Line types
 Outline 4
 Centre Line
 Hidden Line
 Section Line
Dimensioning 2 Text/Print
 Name of Project
 Projection symbols 2
2

Neatness/CAD presentation 3
5 20 45

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 Appendix 2

 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
WORD/TERM DEFINITION/MEANING NOTES

account for Present reason for action or event UK

annotate add a brief note to a label Simple phrase or a few words only.
KC

apply use knowledge of principles to solve Make inferences and conclusions; UK

problems

assess present reasons for the importance of Compare the advantages and
particular structures, relationships or disadvantages or the merits and
process demerits of a particular structure,
relationship or process; UK

calculate arrive at the solution to a numerical steps should be shown; units must be
problem included; UK

classify divide into groups according to observable UK

characteristics

comment state opinion or view with supporting UK

reasons

compare state similarities and differences An explanation of the significance of

each similarity and difference stated
may be required for comparisons
which are other than structural;
UK/KC

construct use a specific format to make and draw a Such representations should
graph, histogram, pie chart or other normally bear a title, appropriate
representation using data or material headings and legend; UK, XS
provided or drawn from practical
investigations, build (for example, a model),
draw scale diagram

deduce make a logical connection between two or UK

more pieces of information; use data to
arrive at a conclusion

define state concisely the meaning of a word or This should include the defining
term equation or formula where relevant;
KC

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WORD/TERM DEFINITION/MEANING
DEFINITION/MEANING NOTES

demonstrate show; direct attention to... KC

describe provide detailed factual information of the Description may be in words,

appearance or arrangement of a specific drawings or diagrams or any
structure or a sequence of a specific process appropriate combination. Drawings
or diagrams should be annotated to
show appropriate detail where
necessary; KC

determine find the value of a physical quantity UK

design plan and present with appropriate practical Where hypotheses are stated or
detail when tests are to be conducted,
possible outcomes should be clearly
stated and/or the way in which data
will be analysed and presented; XS

develop expand or elaborate an idea or argument KC/UK

with supporting reasons

diagram simplified representation showing the KC/UK

relationship between components.

differentiate state or explain briefly those differences UK

between
o or among items which can be used
to define
r the items or place them into
separate categories.

discuss present reasoned argument; consider points UK

both for and against; explain the relative
merits of a case

draw make a line representation from specimens In the case of drawings from
or apparatus which shows an accurate specimens, the magnification must
relation between the parts always be stated; KC/XS

estimate make an approximate quantitative

judgement

evaluate weigh evidence and make judgements The use of logical supporting reasons
based on given criteria for a particular point of view is more
important than the view held; usually
both sides of an argument should be
considered; UK

explain give reasons based on recall; account KC/UK

for

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WORD/TERM DEFINITION/MEANING
DEFINITION/MEANING NOTES

find locate a feature or obtain as from a UK

graph

formulate devise a hypothesis XS

identify name or point out specific components or KC

features

illustrate show clearly by using appropriate examples KC/UK

or diagrams, sketches

investigate use simple systematic procedures to XS

observe, record data and draw logical
conclusions

label add names to identify structures or parts KC

indicated by pointers

list itemise without detail KC

measure take accurate quantitative readings using XS

appropriate instruments

name give only the name of No additional information is required;

KC

note write down observations XS

observe pay attention to details which characterise a Observations may involve all the
specimen, reaction or change taking place; senses and/or extensions of them but
to examine and note scientifically would normally exclude the sense of
taste; XS

outline Give basic steps only XS

plan prepare to conduct an investigation XS

predict use information provided to arrive at a likely UK

conclusion or suggest a possible outcome

record write an accurate description of the full This includes the values for any
range of observations made during a given variable being investigated; where
procedure appropriate, recorded data may be
depicted in graphs, histograms or
tables; XS

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WORD/TERM DEFINITION/MEANING
DEFINITION/MEANING NOTES

relate show connections between; explain how UK

one set of facts or data depend on others or
are determined by them

sketch make a simple freehand diagram showing KC

relevant proportions and any important
details

state provide factual information in concise terms KC

outlining explanations

suggest offer an explanation deduced from No correct or incorrect solution is

information provided or previous presumed but suggestions must be
knowledge. (... a hypothesis; provide a acceptable within the limits of
generalisation which offers a likely scientific knowledge; UK
explanation for a set of data or
observations.)

test to find out, following set procedures XS

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

KC - Knowledge and Comprehension

UK - Use of Knowledge
XS - Experimental Skills

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 APPENDIX 3
Portfolio Development Guidelines

A portfolio is an organised convenient means of collection and presentation of materials which

records and verifies a candidate’s learning achievements and relates them to the depth and breadth
of work required by each unit of the occupational standards. The depth and breadth of work should
include a diversity of exhibits which reflects the following criteria:

- Writing, Reading and Comprehension Skills

- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Technology Skills
- Practical Skills
- Teamwork Skills

The outline of the portfolio should include information under the following headings:

- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Supporting Evidence (Depth & Breadth of Work)
- Self Assessment/Reflection

Details of EACH Heading

Cover Page

- Name of School
- Occupational Area CVQ Level 1
- Assessors Name
- Candidate’s Name
- Year

Title Page

- Caribbean Vocational Qualification

- CVQ Level 1
- Occupational Area
- Year

Table of Contents

- By units
- Number pages

Introduction

- Portfolio of candidate to include personal data, background information on education / training

experiences and expectations.

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Supporting Evidence

Provides information on the key formative and summative assignments / projects undertaken by the
candidates to achieve the performance criteria in each unit on the Occupational Standards. All
evidence supplied by the candidate should be reviewed by the assessor using the criteria given.
Evidence must be signed and dated on the date of the review by the assessor.

Suggestions for supporting evidence:

- Written Assignment
- Oral Questions (checklist format)
- Projects
- Work Samples
- Research Assignments
- Fieldtrip reports
- Summative evaluation of practical work
- Digital photographs of candidates performing critical tasks

Self-Assessment/Reflections

Allows candidates to rate their performance against the requirements of the relevant unit/s of
competency and allows candidates to reflect in writing whether their expectations have been
achieved in the particular occupational area.

Summary

Each candidate in every occupational area must prepare a portfolio which will showcase:

- Growth and development of the candidate during the two year period.

Portfolios must be kept for evaluation by the Internal Verifier, External Verifier and the Quality
Assurance auditor of the Caribbean Examination Council.

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 APPENDIX 4

GUIDELINES FOR THE DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

USING THE PRINCIPLES OF COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
(CBETA)

An Internal Verifier is recommended for the Technical Drawing Course. This is an internal person in
the institutions responsible for ensuring the quality of the delivery and assessment of all the Sections
of the Syllabus and the CVQ units for the SBA and the SBA portfolio. The internal verifier assists the
teachers/facilitators in the preparation of the delivery and assessment schedules; monitor the
progress of portfolios as well as teachers/facilitators and students’ record keeping. They support and
work at ensuring accuracy and consistency and effectiveness of the learning experiences. They work
collaboratively with the external verifiers assigned to the institutions.

Principals or other administrative personnel and teachers/facilitators are encouraged to use the
following guidelines in achieving the requirements for the award of the Level 1 CVQ Unit Certification
required for the SBA.

1. Prior to the commencement of delivery of the syllabus:

(a) access the Regional Occupational Standards to which this syllabus is aligned from the
CANTA website (www.cantaonline.org );

(b) verify if there is are trained external verifiers available;

(c) ensure that teachers/facilitators are trained assessors;

(d) ensure that internal verifiers are trained;

(e) clarify all concerns about the CVQ, relevant procedures and documentation required
for the training, delivery, assessment and verification processes and final documents
required for submission to CXC.

2. Place substantial reliance on evidence to make judgements on the quality of students’

performance;

3. Engage in a flexible schedule of continuous teaching and assessment until mastery of

competency is demonstrated. The assessment is an integral part of the learning process as
well as a means of evaluating it;

4. Maintain evidence of students’ learning through the use of the internal and external
verification systems required for the delivery and assessment of the CVQ.

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT

The portfolio is a student-centred communication approach that adequately reflects the teaching and
learning experiences through authentic activities. This assessment provides teachers/facilitators with
an opportunity to participate in the progress of the students in a very broad context. This may
include the observation of the students in exploring, experimenting, taking risks, developing creative
solutions and learning to access or make judgements (competent or developing competency) about
their own performances. The portfolio places a high premium on quality. It provides a strong

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feedback loop of continuous evaluation and improvement in teaching and learning. It is one of the
major quality assurance vehicles for the provision of tangible and intangible evidences, attesting to
the quality (relevance, validity, reliability) of educational delivery, assessment and outputs.

Portfolio Assessment is multi-dimensional in nature and has the following characteristics of quality:

1. It is continuous and ongoing; providing both formative and summative evaluation

opportunities for monitoring the students’ progress while they work toward the achievement
of the performance outcomes.

2. It uses a wide variety of tangible and intangible evidences (practical and written), reflecting
various aspects of the delivery and learning processes.

3. It is reflective; providing students with an opportunity to analyse their performance and track
the development of their competencies.

4. The assessment results are used to improve the delivery and learning processes.

5. Contains evidences that represent a variety of assessment methods.

6. Contains the results of assessments of students’ work.

PLANNING THE PORTFOLIO AND ITS EVALUATION

This is a collaborative activity between the teachers/facilitators, students and the verification
personnel.

Steps

1. Discuss with the students the importance of the portfolio as a means of monitoring,
evaluating and making judgment on their progress.

2. Select the entries for the portfolio and establish criteria for its storage and maintenance.
Encourage the use of electronic portfolios.

3. Outline and monitor the organisation of the evidence (cover page, table of contents, logical
building and exhibition of the artefacts according to sequence of the units, literary work,
student evaluation, reflection or self-assessment statement and others). (See Appendix 4 for
Portfolio Development Guidelines)

4. Develop a completion and evaluation schedule for the portfolio. This is important for
enabling completion and recognition of the CVQ Units. This is a joint activity among the
students, teachers/facilitators, internal verifier and external verifier/s and the quality
assurance personnel from CXC.

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1 April 2015

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 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Caribbean Secondary Educat ion Cert ificate ®

TECHNICAL DRAWING
Specimen Papers and
M ark Schemes/ Keys
Specimen Papers: - Paper 01
Paper 02 (Building Drawing)
Paper 02 (Mechanical Engineering Drawing)

Mark Schemes and Keys: - Paper 01

Paper 02 (Building Drawing)
Paper 02 (Mechanical Engineering Drawing)
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SPEC 2015/01247010

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION

TECHNICAL DRAWING

Paper 01 – General Proficiency

75 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This test consists of 60 items. You will have 75 minutes to answer them.

2. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

3. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are
about to answer and decide which choice is best.

4. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

In drawings, thin short dashes represent Sample Answer

(A) adjacent parts A B C D

(B) hidden details
(C) movable parts
(D) irregular details

The best answer to this item is “hidden details,” so (B) has been shaded.
5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If
you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item later.
7. You may do any rough work in this booklet.
8. Figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Copyright © 2011 Caribbean Examinations Council

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1. In an isometric sketch, circles and arcs will Item 4 refers to the following diagram.
appear as

(A) segments
(B) round, smooth lines
(C) ellipses or part of ellipses
(D) round arcs without distortions

2. Which of the following instruments is used

to draw irregular curves?

(A) Compass
(B) Protractor
(C) Flexicurve 4. In the drawing above, which of the
(D) Radius curve following letters indicates the centre of the
arc which is tangential to the two circles?

3. Which of the following drawings shows (A) M

triangles of equal area between parallel (B) N
lines? (C) O
(D) R

Item 5 refers to the following views.

5. Which of the views below shows the plan

of the object illustrated in the two views
above?

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6. Which of the following correctly defines Item 8 refers to the following diagram.
the locus of a point?

(A) The calculated circumference

(B) A point which moves and traces a
path
(C) The cutting tool attached to the
lathe
(D) A right-angled triangle wrapped
around a cylinder

7. Which of the following circles is correctly

dimensioned?

Ø36 8. The polygon shown above is a regular

hexagon of side

(A) (A) 47.5 mm

(B) 50.5 mm
(C) 52.5 mm
(D) 55.5 mm

(B) 36 Dia
Item 9 refers to the following diagram.

36

(C)

R 18

(D) 9. The triangle illustrated above can be

constructed with the use of

(A) a ruler and pencil only

(B) a compass and protractor only
(C) a compass, a ruler and a pencil
(D) a set-square, a ruler and protractor

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10. Which of the following is a view of a right Item 12 refers to the following diagram.
triangular pyramid?

12. Which of the following represents the plan

of the drawing above?

13. Which of the following patterns could be

11. Which of the following represents the folded to form a truncated square prism
correct procedure for bisecting an angle of having no cover or base?
90°?

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14. Which of the following drawings shows a Item 16 refers to the following construction.
rectangle equal in area to a triangle?

16. The purpose of the construction above,

when completed, is to

(A) draw a tangent to the circle from A

(B) draw two tangents to the circle
from B
(C) draw an arc to pass through three
points
(D) find the mean proportional to AO
and CO

Item 15 refers to the following views.

Item 17 refers to the following diagram.

15. Which pictorial view below is represented

by the orthographic views shown above?

17. In the diagram above, the angle EFH is

(A) 30°
(B) 45°
(C) 60°
(D) 90°

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18. A cube with an edge of 80 mm is to be 19. Which of the following is a true elevation
drawn in oblique projection. The length of of the drawing shown above?
the receding lines, in mm, should be

(A) 10
(B) 20
(C) 30
(D) 40

Item 19 refers to the following diagram.

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20. Which of the following illustrates the 22. Which of the following patterns can be
normal of an ellipse? folded to form a square prism with an
oblique top?

21. ‘The spiral of Archimedes’ is defined as

(A) a plane curve generated by a point

on a taut chord as it is unwound
from the perimeter of a polygon
(B) the path generated by a point which
revolves uniformly about a pole
and has a uniform motion away
from it
(C) a plane curve generated by the path
of a point on the perimeter of a
wheel as the wheel travels on a
straight track
(D) the path generated by a point
travelling in a place such that the
difference of its distance from two
foci is constant and equal to the
traverse axis

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Item 23 refers to the following diagram. Item 26 refers to the following diagram.

R
R
R

26. The type of projection illustrated above is

23. The diagram above illustrates the (A) oblique
construction of a (B) first-angle
(C) isometric
(A) circle tangential to two converging (D) third-angle
lines
(B) tangent from a point outside a
given circle Item 27 refers to the following construction.
(C) circle tangential to two lines at
right angles
(D) tangent to a circle at a point on its
circumference

Item 24 refers to the following diagram.

24. The construction used in designing the

27. Which of the following is TRUE of the
bending jig illustrated above was that for
construction above?
obtaining a
(A) IJKF is half the area of EFGH.
(A) tangent joining two arcs
(B) EFGH is equal in area to IJKF.
(B) common internal tangent
(C) EFGH is half the area of IJKF.
(C) tangent to two equal circles
(D) IJKF is twice the area of EFGH.
(D) tangent from a point outside the
circle
28. The ANSI, BS and ISO regulations used in
technical drawing are referred to as
25. The point at which the bisectors of the
angles of a triangle meet is the centre of
(A) local codes
(B) building codes
(A) two given circles
(C) regional standards
(B) the escribed circle
(D) international standards
(C) the inscribed circle
(D) the common tangent

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29. When sketching pictorial figures, one Item 32 refers to the following diagram.
should first

(A) sketch circles

(B) draw all straight lines
(C) construct parts separately
(D) construct a box to hold the figure

30. Which of the following surfaces is

developed in the shape of a 'T' by unfolding R
or unrolling?

(A) A square pyramid

(B) A triangular prism
(C) A rectangular box with lid
(D) A hexagonal truncated prism
32. The diagram above shows the method of
finding the centre of an arc, with radius R,
Item 31 refers to the following which is tangential to
construction.
(A) two straight lines meeting at right
angles
(B) two straight lines meeting at any
angle
(C) a line and a circle
(D) a straight line

Item 33 refers to the following diagram.

31. The construction above shows how to draw

a parallelogram equal in area to a given
triangle. If EF is 30, then X is

(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 30

33. The diagram above is to be reproduced in

third angle projection. On what views can
the distance X be seen?

(A) Top and front

(B) Top and right side
(C) Front and left side
(D) Front and right side

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Item 34 refers to the following diagram. Item 36 refers to the following diagram.

34. The sides of the square QRST above are

bisected and the adjacent points are joined 36. In the ellipse above, which sum of
to form another square. The area of the distances is equal to AB?
new square is
(A) F1C + F2C
(A) 72 mm2 (B) AC + BC
(B) 81 mm2 (C) F2C + CD
(C) 162 mm2 (D) F1C + CB
(D) 324 mm2

37. When designing a new product, which type

Item 35 refers to the following diagram. of drawing is usually made FIRST?

(A) Scale
(B) Sketch
(C) Detail
(D) Engineering

38. The centre of the circumscribing circle of a

triangle can be found by using the

35. In the diagram above, the circles and (A) three medians
curves are shown in their true shapes. The (B) bisectors of any two sides
method of projection used is (C) bisectors of any two angles
(D) perpendicular to any side and a
(A) oblique median
(B) trimetric
(C) isometric
(D) orthographic 39. In a perspective drawing, all vertical lines

(A) have vanishing points

(B) pierce the picture plane
(C) are toward the point of sight
(D) are parallel to the picture plane

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Item 40 refers to the following diagram. 43. Which of the following drawings
represents a truncated prism?

40. The diagram above shows a method of

constructing a

(A) tangent to a circle at a point

(B) tangent at a point on an arc
(C) circle passing through a given
point
(D) circle tangential to two converging
lines

41. Which of the following scales would be

used to produce the smallest drawing of a
given object?

(A) 1:2
44. On which of the following planes would
(B) 1:1
the plan of an orthographic projection
(C) 5:1
appear?
(D) 10:1
(A) Profile
(B) Vertical
Item 42 refers to the following figure.
(C) Auxiliary
(D) Horizontal

45. Which of the following class of fire

extinguishers can be used to put out an
electrical fire?
42. The figure above illustrates the start of a
method of construction for drawing views (A) Class A
of (B) Class B
(C) Class C
(A) circles in perspective drawings (D) Class D
(B) circles in isometric drawings
(C) irregular curves in perspective
drawings
(D) irregular curves in orthographic
drawings

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Item 46 refers to the following diagram. 50. RS is a straight line. A line segment 25 mm
long is marked. Exterior angles of 45° are
marked off at each end of the line segment.
The two angled lines formed are 25 mm
long. If this construction is continued until
a closed figure is formed, the figure
obtained is

(A) a pentagon
(B) a hexagon
(C) an octagon
(D) a nonagon

Item 51 refers to the following drawing.

46. In the drawing above, two arcs are drawn
tangential to two circles of different radii.
What are the lengths of EX and CY
respectively?

(A) 75 and 80
(B) 80 and 75
(C) 80 and 105 51. The drawing above shows the development
(D) 100 and 80 of a

(A) pentagonal box with lid

47. The distance between the foci of an ellipse (B) hexagonal box with lid
is 24 mm and the length of its minor axis is (C) pentagonal box without lid
18 mm. The length of its major axis, in (D) hexagonal box without lid
mm, is

(A) 26 Item 52 refers to the following elevations.

(B) 28
(C) 30
(D) 32

48. The tolerance for a shaft 18 mm long is

+0.055 and –0.063. What is the correct
tolerance range?

(A) 17.045 to 18.063

(B) 17.055 to 18.063 52. The elevations shown above are those of a
(C) 18.055 to 17.937
(D) 18.550 to 17.937 (A) square prism
(B) square pyramid
(C) triangular prism
49. Three circles of varying diameters which (D) hexagonal pyramid
touch one another can be drawn if given

(A) their radii and a line

(B) two lines and a point
(C) the position of their centres
(D) three points through which they
pass

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53. When a plane figure has a linear reduction Item 56 refers to the following drawing.
only, the

(A) proportions are changed

(B) proportions remain the same
(C) dimensions remain the same
(D) dimensions and proportions are
changed

54. Which of the following drawings

represents an escribed circle?
56. In the drawing above, which of the
following is NOT true?
(A)
(A) The line RM is equal to the line
PR.
(B) The line DR can be of any length.
(C) The angle PRM is equal to the
(B) angle RPM.
(D) The angle RMP is equal to the
angle RPM.

(C) 57. A netball court has a length of 30 m. A

line representing this distance on a drawing
measures 30 mm. To what scale ratio is the
line drawn?
(D)
(A) 1:1000
(B) 1: 500
(C) 1: 200
(D) 1: 100
55. Which is the FIRST step that should be
taken if a person receives an electric shock
in a workshop?

(A) Turn off the source.

(B) Activate the fire alarm.
(C) Remove the person to safety.
(D) Cover the person with a safety
blanket.

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Item 58 refers to the following drawing.

58. Which of the following is TRUE of the

drawing above?

(A) The triangle EGH has been

enlarged to a figure which is twice
its area.
(B) The quadrilateral EFGH has been
reduced to a figure having half of
its area.
(C) The triangles EGH and FGH are
equal in area.
(D) The quadrilateral EFGH has been
changed into a triangle of equal
area.

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59. Which of the following drawings indicates
the correct method of constructing similar
triangles?
Item 60 refers to the following three views.

60. The figures above show three views of a

block. The front elevation, end view and
plan respectively are

(A) I, III and II

(B) II, I and III
(C) II, III and I
(D) III, II and I

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Item Key Syllabus Reference
1 C 2B.1:1.2 (i)
2 C 1.2:2.2
3 A 2A.1:1.1 (iii)
4 C 2A.1:1.2
5 C 2B.1:1.3
6 B 2A.1:1.4
7 A 1.2:2.5
8 A 2A.1:1.1 (v)
9 C 2A.1:1.1 (iii)
10 C 2B.1:1.5
11 B 2A.1:1.1 (ii)
12 B 2B.1:1.3
13 A 2B.1:1.8
14 C 2A.1:1.5
15 B 2B.1:1.1
16 A 2A.1:1.2
17 D 2A.1:1.2
18 D 2B.1:1.2 (ii)
19 A 2B.1:1.3
20 D 2A.1:1.3
21 B 2A.1:1.3
22 D 2B.1:1.8
23 C 2A.1:1.2
24 A 2A.1:1.2
25 C 2A.1:1.1 (vi)
26 A 2B.1:1.2 (ii)
27 B 2A.1:1.6
28 D 1.2:2.1
29 D 2B.1:1.1
30 C 2B.1:1.8
31 B 2A.1:1.6
32 B 2A.1:1.2
33 B 2B.1:1.3
34 C 2A.1:1.1 (iv)
35 A 2B.1:1.2 (ii)
36 A 2A.1:1.3
37 B 1.3:3.1
38 B 2A.1:1.1 (vi)
39 D 2B.1:1.2 (iii)
40 B 2A.1:1.2
41 A 1.2:2.6
42 B 2B.1:1.2 (i)
43 A 2B.1:1.5
44 D 2B.1:1.3
45 C 1.1:1.4
46 A 2A.1:1.2
47 C 2A.1:1.3
48 C 1.2:2.5
49 B 2A.1:1.1 (vi)
Item Key Syllabus Reference
50 C 2A.1:1.1 (v)
51 D 2B.1:1.8
52 D 2B.1:1.3
53 B 2A.1:1.7
54 A 2A.1:1.1 (vi)
55 B 1.1:1.6
56 C 2A.1:1.1 (vi)
57 A 1.2:2.6
58 C 2A.1:1.1 (iii)
59 C 2A.1:1.1 (iii)
60 C 2B.1:1.3
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SPEC 2015/01267020
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®
EXAMINATION
TECHNICAL DRAWING – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING

SPECIMEN PAPER

Paper 02 – General Proficiency

2 hours 40 minutes

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Each candidate should have the following for this examination:
Traditional Drawing Method
Two sheets of drawing paper (both sides may be used)
Drawing instruments
Drawing board and T-square
Metric scale rule
Computer-Aided Drafting Method
A minimum of six sheets of size 8½" × 11" OR three sheets of size 11" × 17"
paper
Personal computer with monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer
Computer-Aided Drafting software
N.B. ALL solutions to questions attempted for this Option MUST be PRINTED for
submission.
2. All dimensions are given in millimetres unless otherwise stated.
3. When first-angle or third-angle is not specified, the choice of projection is left to the
candidate’s discretion, in which case the type of projection used MUST be clearly stated.
4. Where scales to be employed are not stated, the full size should be applied.
5. The candidate should use his/her own judgement to supply any dimension or detail not
directly shown on the drawings.
6. The number of each question answered MUST be written next to the solution.
7. Each candidate MUST enter his/her school code and registration number in the
appropriate space at the bottom right-hand corner of the drawing paper.
8. All geometrical construction lines MUST be visible on all answers submitted for BOTH
Traditional Drawing and Computer-Aided Drafting methods.
9. You are advised to spend 10 minutes to read through the paper and plan your answers.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Copyright © 2012 Caribbean Examinations Council

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This paper consists of TWO questions divided into two sections: Section I, Assembly Drawing
and Section II, Sketch and Design. Answer ALL questions.

SECTION I – ASSEMBLY DRAWING

Do NOT spend more than 2 hours on this section.

1. Figure 1, on the enclosed sheet, shows the first-angle orthographic projection details of the parts

that make up a Hinge Assembly. In assembly, part (2), the leaf, is fitted over part (1), the base,

and is set at right angle (900) to it. The parts are fixed by the pin bolt, part (3), and secured by

the pin nut, part (4).

(a) Draw, FULL SIZE, in either first-angle or third-angle orthographic projection, the

following views of the assembled parts:

i. A Plan. Show all hidden details.

ii. A full sectional front elevation on cutting plane ‘AA’.

(b) Show SIX main dimensions to include a length, a diameter, a radius and a metric screw

thread specification.

(c) Print the title ‘Hinge Assembly’ and the scale used. Show the projection method used by

symbol.

NOTE: All fillet radii are 3 mm.

[Total 90 marks]

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SECTION II – SKETCH AND DESIGN

2. Figure 2 illustrates a simplified method of the sketch of the elevation of a bracket bolted to a
frame. The bracket is to be secured using an M12 bolt. Copy the given view inserting the bolt
to secure the bracket to the frame. Show ALL constructions for the bolt.
[Total 30 marks]

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

PARTS LIST:
1 – Frame (approximately 15 mm thick)
2 – Bracket (approximately 15 mm thick)
3 – Hexagonal nut

END OF TEST

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C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION

TECHNICAL DRAWING

PAPER 02 – GENERAL PROFICIENCY

OPTION – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING

SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

SPECIMEN PAPER 2015

Note: Scoring methods used are the global/holistic method and analytical method.

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TECHNICAL DRAWING
PAPER 02
OPTION – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

QUESTION KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS

1 Knowledge of: Principles of: Accuracy of:

- Orthographic projection 5 - Orthographic projection 8 - Orthographic projection 8

(position of views, (position of views, alignment (position of views,
alignment of details) of details) alignment of details)

- Assembly (plan and 5 - Assembly (plan and sectional 10 - Assembly (plan and 8
sectional elevation) elevation) sectional elevation)

- Details of fasteners 2 - Cross-hatching (to show 4 - Sectional details 5

(screw thread and nut) different parts
- Dimensions 4
- Dimensioning 2 - Fasteners 4
- Dimensioning techniques 4
- Dimensioning 3
- Conventional symbols 2 Printing:
(cutting plane, centre - Conventional symbols (centre 4 - Title 1
line) line, cutting plane) - Scale 1
- Projection method (symbol) 1
- Hidden details 2 3 - Neatness/CAD presentation 2
- Hidden details - Line work/line type 2

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TECHNICAL DRAWING
PAPER 02
OPTION – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

QUESTION KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS

Knowledge of:
2 Principles of: Accuracy of:
- Orthographic projection: 2
- Orthographic projection: 3 - Orthographic projection 3
 Given view
 Given view
 Given view
- Construction of bolt
4
- Construction of:
- Construction of bolt 5 5
 Bolt
 Bolt

- Dimensions
3 - Dimensions 3

- Neatness/CAD presentation 2

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C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

EXAMINATION
TECHNICAL DRAWING – BUILDING DRAWING

SPECIMEN PAPER

Paper 02 – General Proficiency

2 hours 40 minutes

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Each candidate should have the following for this examination:
Traditional Drawing Method
Two sheets of drawing paper (both sides may be used)
Drawing instruments
Drawing board and T-square
Metric scale rule
Computer-Aided Drafting Method
A minimum of six sheets of size 8½" × 11" OR three sheets of size 11" × 17"
paper
Personal computer with monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer
Computer-Aided Drafting software
N.B. ALL solutions to questions attempted for this Option MUST be PRINTED for
submission.
2. All dimensions are given in millimetres unless otherwise stated.
3. When first-angle or third-angle is not specified, the choice of projection is left to the
candidate’s discretion, in which case the type of projection used MUST be clearly stated.
4. Where scales to be employed are not stated, the full size should be applied.
5. The candidate should use his/her own judgement to supply any dimension or detail not
directly shown on the drawings.
6. The number of each question answered MUST be written next to the solution.
7. Each candidate MUST enter his/her school code and registration number in the
appropriate space at the bottom right-hand corner of the drawing paper.
8. All geometrical construction lines MUST be visible on all answers submitted for BOTH
Traditional Drawing and Computer-Aided Drafting methods.
9. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Copyright © 2012 Caribbean Examinations Council

All rights reserved.

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This paper consists of TWO questions divided into two sections: Section I, Working Drawing
and Section 2, Sketch and Design. Answer ALL questions.

SECTION I – WORKING DRAWING

Do NOT spend more than 2 hours on this section.

1. Figure 1, on the enclosed sheet, shows a single line outline of the floor plan for a three-bedroom

residential structure of block construction. The outline of a continuous sloped roof is shown in

broken lines.

(a) Draw, to a scale of 1:50, the roof framing plan for the building, showing clearly the

following:

(i) Building line

(ii) Layout for the ridge, rafters and laths, showing the thickness of the framing

members

(iii) Overhang (eave)

(b) Label the drawing and give the size of each member.

(c) Print the title ‘Roof Framing Plan’ and state the scale used.

NOTE: Thickness of roof members must be shown on the roof plan.

Specifications for roof:

Common rafters – 50 mm x 50 mm at 600 mm centre to centre

Ridge – 50 mm x 200 mm
Covering material – asphalt shingles on 19 mm plywood
Close boarding – 19 mm thick tongue and groove boards
Fascia – 31 mm thick x 250 mm
External walls – 170 mm thick
Internal walls – 120 mm thick
Wall plate – 100 mm x 100 mm
[Total 90 marks]

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SECTION II – SKETCH AND DESIGN

2. The single line floor plan in Figure 1 shows a circle marked ‘A’.

Figure 1

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(a) Sketch and label the foundation detail as at ‘A’ showing clearly:

(i) 600 mm strip footing with reinforced concrete

(ii) 200 mm floor slab

(iii) Hardcore

(iv) Sand screed

(v) PVC damp proofing

[Total 30 marks]

END OF TEST

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 C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION

TECHNICAL DRAWING

BUILDING DRAWING

PAPER 02 – GENERAL PROFICIENCY

SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

SPECIMEN PAPER 2015

Note: Scoring methods used are the global/holistic method and analytical method.
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TECHNICAL DRAWING
BUILDING DRAWING
PAPER 02
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

QUESTION KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS

1. Knowledge of: Principles of: Accuracy of:

- Roof framing plan: 9 - Roof plan 8 - Roof plan 8

 Plan outline - Dimensions 6
 Roof members (ridge, - Drawing roof plan to a scale of 8 - Dimensioning technique 4
rafters, laths, wall 1:50 - Completed roof plan to 9
plate) include:
- Representation of framing plan 10  Plan outline
 Eaves
 Plan outline  Roof framing members
- Dimensions  Roof framing members (ridge, rafters,
2 (ridge, rafters, laths, laths, wall plate)
wall plate)  Eaves
- Labelling 3 Printing:
- Dimensioning 6 - Labelling 3
- Title 1
- Scale - Labelling 4 - Scale 1
4
- Neatness/CAD presentation 2
- Line work/line type 2

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BUILDING DRAWING
PAPER 02
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

NOTE

Close board roof: Sheet board

screwed to rafter

Open roof: Laths screwed to

rafter every 600 c/c

ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SCALE: 1:50

ROOF FRAMING PLAN

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TECHNICAL DRAWING
BUILDING DRAWING
PAPER 02
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

QUESTION KNOWLEDGE MARKS APPLICATION MARKS PRACTICAL ABILITY MARKS

2 Knowledge of: Principles of: Accuracy of:

- Foundation 2 - Foundation 3 - Foundation detail 3

- Representation of foundation
- Foundation footing details 4 6 - Representation of footing 6
footing details details
 Reinforced concrete
 Reinforced concrete
footing - Proportion 2
footing
 Floor slab
 Floor slab
 Sand screed
 Sand screed - Neatness/CAD presentation 2
 Hardcore
 Hardcore
 PVC damp proofing
 PVC damp proofing
- Proportion 2

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TECHNICAL DRAWING
BUILDING DRAWING
PAPER 02
SOLUTIONS AND MARK SCHEME

FOUNDATION DETAIL AT ‘A’

SOLUTION TO QUESTION 2